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Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
- James 2:17 (NIV)

While riding through a large city in a developing country, I saw a mother and three children standing knee-deep in a muddy, green river. “Those people are washing clothes,” our driver explained. That family washing clothes amid the polluted canal’s floating debris remains, for me, a poignant scene.
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Today's Prayer

Dear Lord, show us those who need compassionate words or actions. Give us the will and the strength to serve them. Amen.

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James 2:14-18

14 My brothers and sisters, what good is it if people say they have faith but do nothing to show it? Claiming to have faith can’t save anyone, can it?15 Imagine a brother or sister who is naked and never has enough food to eat.16 What if one of you said, “Go in peace! Stay warm! Have a nice meal!”? What good is it if you don’t actually give them what their body needs?17 In the same way, faith is dead when it doesn’t result in faithful activity.18 Someone might claim, “You have faith and I have action.” But how can I see your faith apart from your actions? Instead, I’ll show you my faith by putting it into practice in faithful action.